This template'sinitial visibility currently defaults toautocollapse, meaning that if there is another collapsible item on the page (anavbox, sidebar, ortable with the collapsible attribute), it is hidden apart from its title bar; if not, it is fully visible.

To change this template's initial visibility, the|state=parameter may be used:

• {{Charles F. Adams class destroyer|state=collapsed}} will show the template collapsed, i.e. hidden apart from its title bar.
• {{Charles F. Adams class destroyer|state=expanded}} will show the template expanded, i.e. fully visible.

• United States military ship templates
• Australia military ship templates
• Germany military ship templates
• Greece military ship templates
• Destroyer navigational boxes

• Navboxes using background colours